Overview

• District Judge Ajay Kulkarni ordered Khan to report to the Ganeshpeth police station every Tuesday and Friday as part of his bail conditions.
• Khan is accused under multiple statutes, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Explosive Substances Act, Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act and Arms Act.
• The bail decision was based on parity after more than 68 other accused in the March 17 Mahal violence case received similar terms earlier this month.
• Prosecutors have filed a charge sheet and the district sessions court has formally begun trial proceedings, with further hearings scheduled.
• According to the prosecution, Khan allegedly incited a mob of over 500 people through speeches and WhatsApp messages during protests over Aurangzeb’s tomb, leading to stone-pelting and arson.